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obviously its hard to say what happened, but the video posted makes the point so well, Sky News want to use it. (journalism today). I know we just had another River Rapids ride malfunction down under, but there must be hundreds of these things operating around the world for decades, all operating in a very similar fashion, with few incidents to mention.

I suspect alot will be adding seat belts to the chairs in the off season, even if its basic car style ones.

What I have appreciated about this incident is the the fact that the media has not savagely atacked Drayton after such a tragic time. It looks like there is a lot of support from the general public aswell which is very refreshing. For the unexpecting staff to have to deal with this today is truly tragic, especially the first responders. My thoughts go to all involved.

With all due respect, what about people staying in the hotel? they will get a refund sure but they won't be refunded the travel cost and other stuff like that and there's no reason the park is forced to close!

While I respect what has happened, I think they are mishandling it somewhat.

Someone has lost their life.They are handling it as people would expect them to ie respectfully.The hse will probably be on site tomorrow carrying out work which means that corner of the park would be closed off anyway.

Personally, I think it is the right deduction. They way the Smiler incident was handled was excellent on Nick Varney's side and is seems Drayton are going to follow suit. We have to appreciate that this incident, unlike the Smiler, has resulted in loss of life so George Bryan has shown that customers and their safety come before money. Completely the right choice.

Its very much putting PR above customer experience but that's just my opinion, I just think it needs to be discussed is all.

CVD, how you can possibly think that it would be the correct thing to do by keeping the park open today is beyond me. I think you will find that given the circumstances most people staying in the hotel will fully understand the decision the park has made, and your deduction that they are putting PR for the park first is flawed. This incident will impact the park immensely going forward and at the current time the absolute best thing they can do is show the utmost respect for the family and friends of the poor little girl and anyone with half a heart will understand that, this is not simply an injury, a child has lost their life.

I really would recommend that you think a little more before posting inflammatory statements about this matter on the forum please, this isn't the time to be playing devils advocate.